Whether it’s by flood, fire, or the fury of a storm, climate-related catastrophes are now impacting most cities and towns across the country. As these natural disasters increase in frequency and severity, cities and the businesses that reside in them are mobilizing to understand how best to prepare for the climatological challenges they’re going to […]
View More Jupiter raises $23 million to tell businesses and governments how climate change will destroy themCategory: Miami
SeaBubbles shows off its ‘flying’ all-electric boat in Miami
We were promised flying cars but, as it turns out, flying boats were easier to build. SeaBubbles, a “flying” boat startup that uses electric power instead of gas, hit Miami this weekend to show off one of its five prototype boats — or six, if you count an early, windowless white boat they’ve lovingly dubbed […]
View More SeaBubbles shows off its ‘flying’ all-electric boat in MiamiArgo.AI acquires permit to test autonomous vehicles in California
Argo.AI, the self-driving car startup that burst onto the scene in 2017 with $1 billion in backing from Ford, has obtained a permit to test its autonomous vehicles in California. The permit, issued by the California Department of Motor Vehicles, is for one vehicle and two drivers. Unlike other self-driving car companies, California isn’t the […]
View More Argo.AI acquires permit to test autonomous vehicles in CaliforniaWhim, the all-in-one mobility app for ride sharing, public transit, and rentals is coming to the US
MaaS Global, the company behind the all-in-one mobility app Whim, which offers a subscription service for public transportation, ride-sharing, bike rentals, scooter rentals, taxis, or car rentals will be making its U.S. debut later this year. The company will choose its American launch city from Austin, Boston, Chicago, Dallas, and Miami, according to Sampo Hietanan, […]
View More Whim, the all-in-one mobility app for ride sharing, public transit, and rentals is coming to the USFord expands self-driving vehicle program to Washington, D.C.
Ford is bringing its autonomous vehicles to Washington, D.C., the fourth city to join the automaker’s testing program as it prepares to launch a self-driving taxi and delivery service in 2021. Ford will begin testing its self-driving vehicles in the district in the first quarter of 2019. The company is already is testing in Detroit, Pittsburgh and Miami. […]
View More Ford expands self-driving vehicle program to Washington, D.C.Singapore sovereign fund Temasek snaps up tech events firm Unbound in $12M deal
Media exits happen, but typically you don’t hear of tech events companies being sold. Well, that’s the case in Singapore where SingEx — a subsidiary of the country’s Temasek sovereign wealth fund — has forked out to buy a majority share in Unbound Innovations, a five-year-old UK-based business that runs technology events worldwide. Details of the transaction […]
View More Singapore sovereign fund Temasek snaps up tech events firm Unbound in $12M dealFord begins testing self-driving cars and business model in Miami
Ford has revealed the test market for its self-driving service it teased but kept under wraps back at CES in January: Miami. Will Smith bids you “bienvenidos,” Ford, via his canonical 1997 opus. But actually, Ford is welcomed by Miami-Dade officials, who are working with the automaker to run this pilot across both downtown Miami and the Miami Beach areas of the city. The test… Read More
Drake gives away almost a million dollars in the new ‘God’s Plan’ music video
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The total came to $996,631.90. That’s how much Drake’s budget was to produce the visuals for “God’s Plan.” Instead of an elaborate set or lighting, the Canadian rapper took to the streets of Miami with Director X and Karena Evans for a video unlike anything we’ve ever seen.
If you’ve been following his moves over the past few weeks, you know that he’s been giving away money and filming at high schools. All of that has finally culminated into a wholesome, teary display of generosity from the 6 god as he gives away thousands of dollars to students and families, provides shopping sprees for grocery store attendants and teenage girls—oh, and buys cars for some excited folks. Turns out warm feelings from Drake is just what we needed in the middle of February. Read more…
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View More Drake gives away almost a million dollars in the new ‘God’s Plan’ music videoDrake just paid for a bunch of people’s groceries so, uh, they can thank him now
Drake’s been on a major generosity kick while filming his music video for “God’s Plan,” and fans are loving him for it.
For the rapper’s latest good deed, he dropped in on some unsuspecting shoppers at a Miami supermarket and, you know, casually spen…
Passport, the technology business for city transit systems, raises $43 million
Passport, company that’s managing much of the technical aspects of how people pay to use public transportation resources in cities like London, Miami, and Los Angeles has just raised $43 million. The money, from Bain Capital Ventures, will go to help the company expand its payment and transaction services nationally and internationally as cities and states wrestle with how new… Read More
These delicate, mist-filled bubbles will bounce off a special material
Fashion retailer COS and Studio Swine collaborated on an interactive installation which features a tree-like sculpture that blossoms with mist-filled bubbles. The bubbles are engineered to burst once they touch skin, but they live longer if you catch …
View More These delicate, mist-filled bubbles will bounce off a special materialYou can only buy this Miami condo with Bitcoin
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If you’re looking for a penthouse condo in Miami, and are sitting on a large heap of Bitcoin, we just might have a deal for you.
A condo in Miami is selling on real estate site Redfin, seemingly for a price of $33. But according to CNBC it’s actually 33 bitcoins, which is roughly $563,000 at current prices.
The description of the property says it’s a “spectacular 1 bed/1.5 baths Penthouse unit with high ceilings, unobstructed Biscayne Bay view & Miami skyline” with the buyer “only accepting Bitcoin”.
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